Community College System of NH
26 College Drive
Concord, NH 03301

The Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) is New Hampshire's statewide system of two-year colleges that is comprised of seven different colleges across the state of New Hampshire. The comprehensive colleges within the Community College System of NH offers associate degrees, professional training, and transfer programs to four-year colleges and universities. Residents throughout the state of New Hampshire are sure to find what they need to reach their personal and professional goals through one of the many opportunities provided by the Community College System of NH.

Currently, the Community College System of NH serves more than 24,000 students annually. Ninety-five percent of students in the CCSNH are residents of New Hampshire and are able to attend classes at one of the seven independent colleges' main campuses, at one of the dozens of academic centers convenient locations, or on the Web through distance education courses. With 99 percent of New Hampshire residents within 25 miles of a CCSNH college or academic center, the Community College System of New Hampshire makes higher education accessible to almost all learners.

There are as many reasons to choose a college within the Community College System of NH as there are students. Over 80 associate degree programs, plus short-term certificate programs and specialized training are available to CCSNH students to help them achieve their dreams. Community College System of NH programs are designed to prepares students for success in the classroom, in the workforce, and in their life. The Community College System of NH prides itself on helping students evaluate all of their options in order to make the decisions that best suit their lives. CCSNH is where successful people get their start.

Quick Facts:

• Tuition costs for full-time students in the Community College System of NH range from approximately $4,200 to $5,600 annually.
  


• The Community Colleges of New Hampshire Foundation (CCNH) awarded 410 scholarships totaling $315,000 to students across the state last year.
  


• The Community College System of NH is striving to enroll 32,000 students annually by 2010.
  


• The Community College System of NH has extensive transfer agreements with the University System of NH as well as many other colleges, both in New Hampshire and in several other states.